I will be getting a local upholsterer to modify my seat hump. I was just wondering for those who have had this done if it's necessary to add in any foam filling etc to the space or is it ok to just recover and good to go?
I haven't taken it apart so dont know what to expect yet.
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Re: For those who have modded their seat hump
The only real problem I have with the seat is the accumulation of water after even a small amount of rain. I'm thinking this problem may be solved once I buy my Thermoscud cover. I do like the PowerbyPCX replacement seats though.
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Re: For those who have modded their seat hump
If you just remove it, there will be holes.
If you remove and recover, there is plastic backing behind where the hump was that will have to be cut out and have foam added over it, otherwise you'll be sitting on plastic.
I like Taz's solution best. Here's the post I'm referencing: http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t ... omy#p10241. The plastic piece below is the backing that is uncomfortable, and the piece filling the hole is the backing from the original hump.
If you remove and recover, there is plastic backing behind where the hump was that will have to be cut out and have foam added over it, otherwise you'll be sitting on plastic.
I like Taz's solution best. Here's the post I'm referencing: http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t ... omy#p10241. The plastic piece below is the backing that is uncomfortable, and the piece filling the hole is the backing from the original hump.
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Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes

Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: For those who have modded their seat hump
Here is my seat after the humpectomy:

DSCF6383 by TazPCX, on Flickr
Only thing I wish is maybe 1/2 inch more padding angled to reduce the down slope towards the handle bars as I now sit where hump was as I am 6' 3.5".
The other forum has gone to the spam dogs as no longer moderated but there are still 2 good old threads on humpectomies:
http://www.clubpcx.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 8407#p8407
http://www.clubpcx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=775

DSCF6383 by TazPCX, on Flickr
Only thing I wish is maybe 1/2 inch more padding angled to reduce the down slope towards the handle bars as I now sit where hump was as I am 6' 3.5".
The other forum has gone to the spam dogs as no longer moderated but there are still 2 good old threads on humpectomies:
http://www.clubpcx.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 8407#p8407
http://www.clubpcx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=775